This is a basic introduction to water conservation in the home landscape. Bexar County Master Gardener, Lynn Cox, will explain how much to water trees, shrubs, plants, and turf, as […]
Feeling overwhelmed when tasked with plant selection for your landscape? Our local nurseries are chock full of every plant you can imagine, but if you’ve finally narrowed your focus to […]
Join us this fall for an engaging and informative workshop on how to enhance your garden with native plants! Fall is the ideal time to plant native plants, thanks to […]
Asexual plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from an existing plant. Join Bexar County Master Gardener Bill Swantner as he shares tips and techniques for several of […]
Explore many sustainable gardening practices in the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to […]
Beneficial insects do more than just pollinate. Many are predators, parasitoids, and recyclers. Join AgriLife Extension Entomologist Molly Keck as she shares the identification and food sources of beneficial insects, […]
With so many plants to chose from how do you narrow it down? Join David Rodriquez, AgriLife Extension Service Horticulturist, as he shares his favorite top ten landscape plants for […]
Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Getting them off to a good start and caring for them properly will extend […]
Think roses are hard to grow? Think again! Join Bexar County Master Gardener Candy Roach as she shares what makes a rose an Earth-Kind rose and why you should consider […]
Hardy, native, wildlife-friendly, beautiful! These are just some of the traits that have gardeners wild about wildflowers! Join Bexar County Master Gardener Kathy Breniman as she shares tips and techniques […]
Fall is the perfect time for working in the vegetable garden or preparing for spring wildflowers! Taste something delicious and fresh in the Outdoor Teaching Kitchen and stop by activity […]
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening knowledge or skills. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from […]
(Rescheduled to the 3rd Saturday this month.) Learn native plant landscaping techniques by joining members of the community at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center as they work in the area around […]
What does it take to create a haven for hummingbirds? Join Green Spaces Alliance and the San Antonio River Authority so you can learn how to host hummingbirds naturally in […]
Texas weather is tough on lawns. Dig in and learn how to redesign a home lawn and landscape. Make it ready for the heat of summer and water restrictions. Fee: […]
Grow your understanding of best practices for starting a backyard composting effort. Learn about different methods, systems, and water-saving effects that make residential composting beneficial. We'll use our senses to […]
Are you looking to cook high quality hot compost? If so, this online workshop is for you: join Eco Centro for a deep dive into a super effective, time tested […]
Butterfly gardens are carefully created habitats that provide food and shelter for butterflies as well as vibrant plants. Cultivating a lively garden for butterflies to provide seasonal delight is easy […]
Grow your understanding of best practices for starting backyard composting. Learn about different composting methods, tools and systems that make residential composting possible. Learn to use your senses to identify […]
Gardening in Bexar County often means identifying, understanding, amending, and protecting our soil that can range from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil. Poor soil can be amended […]
Two local authors will share their personal journeys of interest in butterflies that grew into research quests and sharing what they discovered along with the methods of utilizing native plants […]
Celebrate Día del Árbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration at Mission Marquee Plaza (3100 Roosevelt Ave) on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. - noon. This free event celebrates San Antonio’s […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of […]
Join Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections for this workshop where guests will learn about the Flora of East Texas, including intriguing common and rare native and adapted […]
Butterfly gardens are carefully created habitats that provide food and shelter for butterflies as well as vibrant plants. Cultivating a lively garden for butterflies to provide seasonal delight is easy […]
Join Eco Centro for the newest addition to the propagation series presented by Rose Flores, Director. This workshop will dive into the anatomy and physiology of woody-stemmed native plants and […]
Join us for an educational workshop focused on fall and winter bird feeding and the fascinating world of avian observation! Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, this […]
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening knowledge or skills. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from […]
Join Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections for this workshop where guests will learn about Flora of Coastal Texas, including intriguing common and rare native and adapted plants […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of […]
(NEW DATE!) Winter brings a chance to assess and perform some pruning on our shrubs/trees around the yard. Come learn the basics of tree maintenance! In this workshop, homeowners will […]
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening knowledge or skills. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from […]
Bees are some of our most important pollinators in Texas. However, the loss of habitat, pesticide use, and other causes have put pressure on their population. Join Candy Roach, Bexar […]
In January's special edition of Gardening Essentials, faith-based groups will share how they have invited the public to share their spaces by turning lawns and parking lots into gardens, trails […]
Many garden plants may be sleeping in January, but your soil shouldn't be! Winter is a critical time to ensure that your garden soil is ready for spring planting. Join […]
In this workshop we will cover the basic materials needed to start seeds of plants native to this region, as well as a few techniques to ensure your seeds have […]
Open to the public! San Antonio Exotic Plant Collective's plant swap and sale is a community-building event. Be ready to spend your evening meeting and talking to a growing community […]
Gardening in Bexar County often means identifying, understanding, amending, and protecting our soil that can range from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil. Poor soil can be amended […]
February is a great time to start germinating seeds and splitting plants. But how can you grow things successfully from seed, and which plants can be readily propagated? Join Green […]
Our region’s unique climate and soil poses numerous challenges for home gardeners. Earth-Kind Landscaping techniques use research-proven practices to overcome these challenges. In this Bexar County Master Gardener landscape workshop, […]
What can compost do for your garden? How do you know what to compost? What does the composting process look like? Get answers to these questions and more at this […]
Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Getting them off to a good start and caring for them properly will extend […]
Robin Norton of Rainbow Gardens will hold two workshops relating to "Accessible Gardening". 1: Join us for an informative class designed to explore a variety of gardening solutions that make […]
In this fun and engaging workshop, participants will explore the principles of Permaculture, designed specifically for the Texas climate. Learn how to design resilient, sustainable gardens that thrive in the […]
Humans have been harvesting and saving seeds for millennia. How can modern gardeners continue the practice today, and why is it an important component of a sustainable home or community […]
Learn how to grow new plants and help conserve Texas native plant species with the Native Plant Society of Texas through this two-hour propagation class! We’ll start by discussing the […]